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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 944 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 944 and 423.84 is: 635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 944 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/944 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 944 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 400,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,104.96/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.13

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